Species Details
Grammia virgo
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum Read more about this collection »
Common NameVirgin Tiger
SeasonalityMost common in early to mid July. Flies slightly earlier than G. parthenice.
IdentificationLargest of the Grammia species. Smaller specimens of virgo resemble G. parthenice, but virgo usually has two hindwing median spots, whereas parthenice has one. G. virguncula lacks the transverse bands on the forewing. The hindwing is usually bright pink, but is occasionally lemon yellow.
Scientific Name
Grammia virgo
Common Name
Virgin Tiger
Habitat
Common in clearings and open areas in forest habitats, including cultivated lands.
Seasonality
Most common in early to mid July. Flies slightly earlier than G. parthenice.
Identification
Largest of the Grammia species. Smaller specimens of virgo resemble G. parthenice, but virgo usually has two hindwing median spots, whereas parthenice has one. G. virguncula lacks the transverse bands on the forewing.…
Largest of the Grammia species. Smaller specimens of virgo resemble G. parthenice, but virgo usually has two hindwing median spots, whereas parthenice has one. G. virguncula lacks the transverse bands on the forewing. The hindwing is usually bright pink, but is occasionally lemon yellow.
Life History
No information available.
Diet Info
Feeds on a variety of low plants, including Buffalo bean (Thermopsis rhombifolia) and plantain (Plantago).
Range
Newfoundland south to Florida, west to Alberta. Absent from the western U.S., although there is one record for Vancouver Island (Ferguson et al., 2000).
Citation
Page Citation for Grammia virgo
Page Citation
"Species Details - Grammia virgo, University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum." University of Alberta Museums Search Site, https://search.museums.ualberta.ca/g/2-246. Accessed 27 Apr. 2024.
References
Author
Ferguson, D. C., Opler, P. A. and M. J. Smith
Title
Moths of Western North America. Distribution of Arctiidae of Western North America, Volume 3.
Publication Date
2000
Volume
3
Pages
171
Author
Schmidt, B. C.
Title
The tiger moths (Arctiidae) of Alberta.
Publication Date
2000
Pages
36
Specimen Information
There are 185 specimens of this Species.
BIRD2941 - Grammia virgo
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Buffalo Lake Provincial Recreation Area
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2001-07-05
BIRD2942 - Grammia virgo
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Erskine
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2001-07-06
BIRD2943 - Grammia virgo
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Winfield
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2001-07-11
BIRD2944 - Grammia virgo
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Buffalo Lake Provincial Recreation Area
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2001-07-15
BIRD2945 - Grammia virgo
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Winfield
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2001-07-18
BIRD2946 - Grammia virgo
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Winfield
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2001-07-18
BIRD2947 - Grammia virgo
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Nevis
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2002-07-07
BIRD2948 - Grammia virgo
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Big Knife Provincial Park
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2002-07-09
BIRD2949 - Grammia virgo
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Big Knife Provincial Park
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2002-07-09
BIRD2950 - Grammia virgo
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Dry Island Buffalo Jump Provincial Park
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2002-07-12
BIRD2951 - Grammia virgo
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Erskine
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2002-07-15
BIRD2952 - Grammia virgo
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Nevis
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2002-07-22
BIRD2953 - Grammia virgo
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, James River
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2002-07-28
BIRD2954 - Grammia virgo
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Nevis
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2002-08-06
BIRD2955 - Grammia virgo
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Buffalo Lake Provincial Recreation Area
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2003-06-29
BIRD2956 - Grammia virgo
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Buffalo Lake Provincial Recreation Area
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2003-06-29
BIRD2957 - Grammia virgo
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Buffalo Lake Provincial Recreation Area
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2003-06-29
BIRD2958 - Grammia virgo
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Nevis
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2003-07-01
BIRD2959 - Grammia virgo
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Rochon Sands Provincial Park
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2003-07-03
BIRD2960 - Grammia virgo
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Winfield
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2003-07-04
BIRD2961 - Grammia virgo
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Big Knife Provincial Park
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2003-07-08